2017 Specialized Camber 29 vs 2019 Merida ONE-TWENTY
The XL is the Merida ONE-TWENTY size closest to your XL Specialized Camber 29. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Merida ONE-TWENTY
Compared with the Specialized Camber 29 in XL, the Merida ONE-TWENTY in XL places the top of the head tube 29 mm lower and 4 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 11 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −29 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +4 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +11 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.2°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Camber 29, XLMerida ONE-TWENTY, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Camber 29 XL | Merida ONE-TWENTY XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 471mm | 475 | +4 mm |
| Stack | 655mm | 626 | −29 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5° | 67.3 | −1.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 75° | 75.5 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 647mm | 637 | −10 mm |
| Chainstay length | 437mm | 435 | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1197mm | 1208 | +11 mm |
| BB drop | 42mm | 40 | −2 mm |
| BB height | 330mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 764mm | 770 | +6 mm |
| Seat tube length | 523mm | 520 | −3 mm |
| Fork length | 531mm | 541 | +10 mm |
| Head tube length | 145mm | 115 | −30 mm |
Differences are the Merida ONE-TWENTY minus the Specialized Camber 29. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Camber 29, 2019 Merida ONE-TWENTY.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Camber 29Merida ONE-TWENTY
Each bike is ranked against the other trail bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Specialized Camber 2929 | Merida ONE-TWENTY400 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Sektor | SR Suntour XCR34 |
| Rear shock | X-Fusion Pro RL | SR Suntour Unair TR LOR8 |
| Shifter | Shimano Alivio | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX, Shimano Deore | Shimano SLX Shadow+ |
| Cassette | SRAM PG920 | SunRace CSMX8 |
| Chain | KMC X10 | KMC X11 |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM XR | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Purgatory, Specialized Ground Control | Maxxis Forekaster |
| Brake | Tektro Gemini Comp | Shimano MT200 |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | Merida COMP EC |
| Saddle | Specialized Henge Sport | Merida COMP CC |
| Frame | not listed | Merida ONE-TWENTY LITE |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano MT400-B |
| Rim | not listed | Merida COMP CC |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Stem | not listed | Merida COMP CC |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida COMP CC |
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